Russ Taff

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Russ Taff (born November 11, 1953) is an American gospel singer. His contemporary Christian music is pop-rock, often with traditional Southern Gospel influences, and on his 1995 album, a contemporary country music bent. His initial work was as the lead singer for The Imperials. One of his best-known performances is the song "Trumpet of Jesus". He has also been a member of the Gaither Vocal Band, and toured with Bill Gaither in the Homecoming series.

Taff and his wife, Tori, have two daughters: Maddie Rose and Charlotte.

Songs that Taff has done with other artists include "Strength of My Life" with Leslie Phillips; "Your Love Broke Through" with Phil Keaggy; and "Give Your Love" and "Divina" with Koinonia.

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[edit] Discography

[edit] Solo

  • 2003 The Best of Russ Taff (SpringHouse Records/EMI)
  • 1999 Right Here, Right Now (Benson Records/Provident Records)
  • 1998 The Apostle (soundtrack, Grammy)
  • 1995 Winds of Change (Reprise Records/Warner Records)
  • 1994 We Will Stand (Yesterday & Today) (Myrrh Records/Word Records, Greatest Hits)
  • 1992 A Christmas Song (Sparrow Records)
  • 1991 Under Their Influence (Myrrh/Word, Grammy)
  • 1989 The Way Home (Myrrh/Word, Grammy Nomination)
  • 1987 Russ Taff (Myrrh/Word, Grammy Nomination)
  • 1985 Medals (Myrrh/Word, Grammy Nomination)
  • 1983 Walls of Glass (Myrrh/Word, Grammy)

[edit] Singles

Year Song Billboard Chart Position
1995 "Love Is Not A Thing" Hot Country Singles & Tracks #53
1995 "One And Only Love" Hot Country Singles & Tracks #51
1995 "Bein' Happy" - -

[edit] With Gaither Vocal Band

  • 2003 A Cappella (SpringHouse/EMI)
  • 2002 Everything Good (SpringHouse/EMI)

[edit] With The Imperials

  • 1996 The Imperials LEGACY (Word, Double CD Collection)
  • 1981 The Very Best of The Imperials (Dayspring/Word)
  • 1980 Christmas With The Imperials (Dayspring/Word)
  • 1980 Priority (Dayspring/Word, Grammy)
  • 1979 One More Song For You (Dayspring/Word, Grammy Nomination)
  • 1979 Heed The Call (Dayspring/Word, Grammy)
  • 1978 Imperials Live (Dayspring/Word, Grammy Nomination)
  • 1977 Sail On (Dayspring/Word, Grammy)

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